Guidepost Montessori at Sterling
624 W. Church Road
Sterling, VA 20164
(703) 662-5582
Current Inspector: Kelly Patterson-Savittiere (703) 479-4746
Inspection Date: Sept. 5, 2023
Complaint Related: No
- Areas Reviewed:
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8VAC20-780 Administration
8VAC20-780 Staff Qualifications and Training
8VAC20-780 Physical Plant
8VAC20-780 Staffing and Supervision
8VAC20-780 Programs
8VAC20-780 Special CareProvisions and Emergencies
8VAC20-780 Special Services
8VAC20-820 The License
8VAC20-820 Hearings Procedures
8VAC20-770 Background Checks
20 Access to minor's records
22.1 Background Checks Code, Carbon Monoxide
63.2 Child Abuse and Neglect
- Technical Assistance:
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Discussed:
information/ documentation of required assessments to move children to older age groups.
Ratios required to be maintained with children younger than 3 and is not considered to be BMA.
Age and stage appropriate activities for children younger than 4 ( all food from home cut into small pieces to avoid choking hazards)
Volunteer training- does not require 10 hour Preservice training
Sub pool background searches and LLC requesting.
- Comments:
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An unannounced monitoring inspection was conducted today from 12:35 pm- 3:40 pm. There were 41 children directly supervised by 7 staff. The physical plant, staff records, children?s records, medications, evacuation drills, injury reports, emergency supplies, and policies were inspected. Children were observed napping, participating in one on one activities, reading books, and preparing to eat snack. Diapering and hand-washing procedures were also observed or discussed. There was an ample supply of materials for the children. Areas of non-compliance are identified in the Violation Notice.
If you have any questions regarding this inspection, please contact the Licensing Inspector,
Kelly.savittiere@doe.virginia.gov
- Violations:
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Standard #: 8VAC20-780-280-B Description: Based on observation, hazardous substances were not kept in a locked place using a safe locking method.
Evidence: There was cleaning spray bottle at counter height in the toddler classroom, not locked as required.Plan of Correction: Spray bottle was removed during the inspection.
Disclaimer:
A compliance history is in no way a rating for a facility.
The online compliance history includes only information after July 1, 2003. In addition, the online compliance history includes information regarding adverse actions that may be the subject of a pending appeal. An adverse action is not final until a provider has exhausted or waived all due process rights. For compliance history prior to July 1, 2003, or information regarding the status of pending adverse actions, please contact the Licensing Inspector listed in the facility's information. The Virginia Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not responsible for any errors in or omissions from the compliance history information.
